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MUMBAI: Mahindra Lifespaces Developers plans to open offices in key overseas markets to assist NRIs in buying its properties in India, with an aim to increase the contribution of international sales in its total revenues to up to 25 per cent over next few years. The company today opened its first international office in Dubai which will address the needs of non-resident Indians in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. "Currently, sales from international markets contribute nearly 20 per cent of our total revenues.

Dubai, the land of the largest, the tallest and other record-setting landmarks is adding one more feather to its cap of wonders. United Arab Emirates is all set to welcome the world's biggest Apple store in Dubai. Spanning over 50,000 sq ft at the Mall of the Emirates , the world's largest brick-and-mortar Apple Store will throw its doors in August. A second Apple Store is expected to open in Abu Dhabi , at the newly-opened Yas Mall . Though Apple has not been present physically with its flagship stores in the Emirates, the iPhone maker has a strong grip on the retail market with Apple's online store UAE that opened in 2011.

DUBAI: The New India Assurance Company Ltd has launched health insurance products catering to individuals and families in Dubai and Northern Emirates. Euromed Silver Plus, Gold Plus and Diamond Plus are new variants compliant with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) that cover maternity, pre-existing disease cover and dental treatments with a focus on treatment in the UAE. "New India Assurance will have inclusive participation in all countries of operation and this launch comes at a time when DHA has made health insurance compulsory for all in phased manner," said K Sanathkumar, Director and General Manager.

After boasting of a tennis court high up in the air built atop the 1,000-foot-tall Burj al Arab hotel, Dubai has wooed an architect to test the waters for an underwater tennis court . Polish architect Krysztof Kotala has proposed to build an underwater tennis complex located offshore in the Persian Gulf, between the Burj al Arab and the Palm Jumeirah islands. Designed with a massive curved roof, the undersea complex will spread out to hold seven courts. The sports arena will also double up as an aquarium with a rooftop coral reef, which will put on display an abundance of sea life for spectators as well as players.

MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Salman Khan , out on bail after being convicted in 2002 hit-and-run accident case, today moved the Bombay High Court seeking permission to travel to Dubai for a show later this month. On May 6, Salman was convicted by the sessions court here of 'culpable homicide not amounting to murder' and sentenced to five years in jail. On May 8, the High Court granted him bail and suspended his sentence pending the hearing and disposal of his appeal against the conviction.

DUBAI: Dubai, which boasts of the world's highest tennis court, may also become home to the first underwater tennis centre where spectators can watch games from below or above the sea life through a massive glass dome. Krzysztof Kotala , a Polish architect who owns a studio in Warsaw , is currently seeking investment from local players to make the ambitious project a reality. Interestingly, the proposed location for the project (arguably one of the world's lowest tennis courts)

A harsh black money law is believed to have triggered an exodus of several wealthy Indians to destinations like Dubai and Singapore, according to an informal email and text messages exchanged by traders in Mumbai's financial markets on Tuesday. A leading tax professional said that many of these people with undisclosed offshore bank accounts are exploiting loopholes in tax and foreign exchange laws. Using their contacts they are arranging job appointment letters from companies in countries like the UAE and Singapore.

Ever since Dubai set off on its building spree, it has lusted after world number one tags on everything it creates. Here are a few notable ones. Burj Khalifa It is the tallest man-made structure in the world, standing at 829.8 m with 163 residential floors and a spire the height of 45 floors World's largest indoor theme park Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi steals not only that record, but also holds the titles for world's fastest roller coaster Formula Rossa (acceleration of 240 km/h in 4.9 seconds)

DUBAI: After parks and markets, it is the turn of beaches in Dubai to offer free wireless Internet connection to visitors. The Dubai Municipality's Smart Palm solar tech hub project will offer free WiFi service and charging points for smartphones and tablets. It will also be used to announce weather warnings to beach goers. Two interactive screens to demonstrate awareness about the emirate, including weather information, a camera and loudspeakers are the highlights of the Smart Palms that will be sprouting on Dubai beaches , the municipality announced on Tuesday.

LONDON: Northern Ireland's first-ever Sikh candidate contesting the UK general election has complained that he was allegedly forced to remove his turban by police at Dubai airport. Amandeep Singh Bhogal , a Conservative party prospective parliamentary candidate for the May 7 polls, was on his way back to Belfast when he was allegedly made to remove his turban and 'kara' (bracelet). Singh expressed his anger through a series of tweets and retweets - "My Sikh faith being grossly violated at @DubaiAirports by @DubaiPoliceHQ as not being allowed leave until I take off and leave my Sikh bangle".